Sheetrock

Sheetrock Terms

Fire TapeSheetrock TermFire tape is an application of tape and mud over the sheetrock joints in a fire wall. This mainly to seal the joints and serves as a draft stop.

Hot Mud Sheetrock TermHot Mud is a special kind of sheet rock mud that is used when there is a need for the mud to dry quickly. This type mud creates heat and dries quicker than normal mud. This type is normally used in small areas such as a sheetrock patch

SheetrockSheetrock Termresistant or fire rated. Sheetrock also comes resistant or fire rated. Sheetrock also comes in different thicknesses such as 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch.5/8 inch.

Corner BeadSheetrock TermCorner bead is a metal or vinyl product used to form outside corners on a sheetrock wall. The corner bead is applied with a crimping tool or nailed with galvanized nails. Sheetrock mud is then applied to form a smooth outside corner

BazookaSheetrock Termcorners. This tool makes this application quicker and easier.quicker and easier.

Butt Joint Sheetrock TermButt Joint is the joint that is formed when the two ends of a piece of sheetrock are butted together

Orange PeelSheetrock TermOrange peel is a type of sheetrock finish. This is the final step in sheetrock finishing. An orange peel finish will resemble the skin of an orange. The finish can be applied heavy or light and is mainly a matter of personal taste.

Green Board Sheetrock TermGreen Board is a gypsum product which is green in color. This product is moisture resistant sheetrock that is used in wet areas such as in bathrooms or behind kitchen sinks.